Selecting and growing Magnolias and Camellias
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Magnolias and Camellias are some of the
most popular and beautiful flowering trees and shrubs appreciated, cultivated and cared for by home gardeners. Hundreds of species are know to exist and thousands of
hybrids have been developed by plant breeders.
Camellias are members of the genus Camellia of the Theaceas family (theTea family) and are widely cultivated shrubs and trees. Camellias can be deciduous or evergreen and
produce very colorful and fragrant flowers.
Magnolias are members of the genus Magnolia of the Magnoliacease family and can be either a scrub or small tree. Magnolias also produce beautiful and colorful flowers.
The research staff at Lübecks Bookstore have selected an extensive selection of books dealing with the identification, selection, propagation, growing, cultivation, and care
of Magnolias and Camellias.
Also included are several recommended books for landscaping with these popular plants. Of particuliar interest may be those books that deal plants that perfer some degree
of shade.
More books are being added to these lists all the time.
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Books on growing Magnolias and Camellias
- The World of Magnolias
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- -Dorothy J. Callaway Hardcover 322 pages / Published March 1994
This excellent guide to Magnolias explains the biology and detailed information of 80 species. This includes the species culture, propagation, taxonomy,
cross-breeding, and hybridizers. And much more.
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- Magnolias: A Gardeners's Guide
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- -James M. Gardiner / Hardcover 350 pages / Published May 2000
This interesting book presents a good in-depth coverage of the history, species and hybrids characteristics, and the care of Magnolias.
Covers cultivation, hybridization, and propagation. As well as garden uses and tips on growing.
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- Magnolias: A Care Manual
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- -Graham Rankin / Hardcover 128 pages / Published March 1999
This is an excellent book for beginning Magnolia growers as well as those more experienced. This filled with stunning photgraphs of beautifull Magnolias and their flowers.
This book also presents detailed and easily understood information on their cultivation and care. Including recommendations for companion plantings for these shady area loving plants.
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- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Camellias
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- -Stirling Macoboy / Hardcover 224 pages / Published April 1998
This is the definite guide to Camellias, presenting information on 1,096 of the most popular species, cultivars, and hybrids. Each entry includes a color photograph, the flower's description, culivar's name, flowering season, and history.
Includes culivation information and additional photographs.
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- All About Azaleas, Camellias & Rhododendrons
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- -Derek Fell, Gary Hespenheide(Illustrator)
Fred P. Galle, Michael D. Smith, Editor /
Paperback 96 pages / Published October 1995
The Ortho people have produced another good compact, useful and comprehensive guide book for the home gardener.
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- Shade Gardening
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- -Jennifer Bennett, Editor, A. Cort Sinnes / Paperback 96 pages / Published July 1996
This book by Ortho presents guidelines, suggestions, and tips on using plants that require shade to fill out more areas of your landscaping with color and texture.
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- The Pathfinder's Guide to Garden Ferns
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- -Martin Richard / Hardcover 192 pages / Published May 2000
This excellent comprehensive guide shows how ferns may be used with other plants to create a special and dramatic effect in your landscaping. Coverage includes fern botany, history, care and
some 100 full color photographs. Includes information on species from tree ferns to the delicate maidenhairs.
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- Mosses Lichens & Ferns of Northwest North America
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- -Dale H. Vitt, Janet Marsh(Contributor)
Paperback 296 pages / Published 1993
This photographic field guide provides detailed information on 350 species of mosses, liverworts, lichens, and ferns. 450 illustrations, including 410 color plates.
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- Moss Gardening: Including Lichens, Liverworts, and Other Miniatures
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- -George Schenk / Hardcover 250 pages / Published May 1997
This comprehensive guide covers nearly 60 plants in detail with advice on propagation, cultivating, and transplanting. Includes 97 color photographs.
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- Ferns for American Gardens
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- -Mike Mickel / Paperback 370 pages / Published April 1997
An excellent well written and comprehensive guide to ferns. Describes in detail more than 400 types of ferns and many more subspecies, varieties, and cultivars.
Includes 360 color photographs and nearly 30 line drawings, plus appendixes.
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- Encyclopaedia of Ferns
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- -David L. Jones / Hardcover 450 pages / Published 1987
This is a comprehensive guide to the botany, cultivation, propagation, pesta and diseases of ferns. Includes growing information
for hundreds of species. Includes color photographs, diagrams, and line drawings.
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- How to Know the Lichens
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- -Mason E. Hale / Spiral-bound 256 pages, 2nd Edition / Published February 1979
This is a good field guide for identification as well as a great reference book.
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- Ferns to know and Grow
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- -F. Gorden Foster / Paperback 244 pages, 3rd Edition / Published May 1993
This is a very good beginners guide to growing ferns for the home garden. Describes 132 species in detail. Covers the identification, propagation,
and cultivation of selected ferns. Includes illustrations.
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